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Chapter No # 11

"Steps Closer"

Late Morning

In Hospital
In Private Room
Throughout the whole Night Arnav was sometimes sleeping and sometimes waking up, the whole Night His Sleep break and then looking at His Khushi's peaceful Face He again sleeps but to wake up some time later.

Once again His Sleep breaks but now because of sudden Knock. Answering, He sees a Nurse coming in adjusting Her Clothes & Herself and why not seeing Hotshot & Famous Person in front of Eyes is not like Everyday. Seeing Nurse, He questioned after composing Himself.

Arnav: What is My Khushi's Health Status? Is She fine?

(Instead of Answering Him, She was looking at Him or rather Admiring Him which He sees clearly. Getting angry at Her as He doesn't want any sort of Negligence in His Khushi's Treatment.)

Arnav (Frustrating): Hey You stop Gazing Me and do Your work for which You have come here or I know how to sort this Out.

(Hearing Threat in His Voice and how much She has heard about Him that He is "Never-Ever-Mess-With-Me" or else He will blow Your Fuse. She gulped Her throat immediately apologizing to Him She started doing Her Work for which She has come here meaning noting down Khushi's Vitals and then changing Morning's Drip. After that She walked out without looking at Him knowing how much He is Frustrated & Angry at this Moment.

After Nurse walked out, Arnav took a Deep Breathe in order to calm down His Frustration & Anger. Looking back at His Khushi, seeing Her Sleeping, a Small smile appeared on His Lips. Sitting on Stool beside Her, Cupping Her cheeks.)

Arnav: Shayid itne Din soyi nahi ho toh Sari Kasar Tum aj Puri karhi ho. So okay. Mujhe koi problem nahi hai as long as You are Good. But I'm Missing You a lot.

[Arnav: Maybe You haven't Slept for Days so You are making Up for all those Nights now. So okay. I have no problem as long as You are Good. But I'm Missing You a lot.]

(Saying this He bent His Body and brought His Face very close to Her Face to Kiss Her but as soon as He was about to Touch Her Skin with His Lips He sees Her Waking up & opening Her Eyes. For a Moment both are lost in each other Eyes, Khushi is looking Innocently in His Eyes but His Eyes holds Passionate Love for Her and looking at Her Passionately.

But their Beautiful Eye-lock broke as Khushi realized and immediately widened Her Eyes and was about to say to Him. That immediately Arnav put His Finger on Her Lips.)

Arnav: Sssshhhhh…!!!

(Saying this He comes a little more closer to Her Angling His Face but His sudden Movement is making Her scare and immediately Her Heart starts to beat fastly which can be very well seen through Monitor.

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

Hearing BEEP He turns His Gaze at the Sound and finds it coming from Monitor, noticing it's an actually a Signal that Her Heart is beating fast which NEEDS to be slow but what Machine doesn't know its an Affect of Love not any Abnormality. Smiling at Her.)

Arnav: You are Scared, aren't You? Mere kareeb ane se?

[Arnav: You are Scared, aren't You? Me coming close to You?]

(And then once again He started coming close to Her and again Her Heart started to beat fastly as what He is going to do.)

Arnav: Don't be afraid Bacha. I'm not doing anything which is wrong. Whatever I'm doing is what I have wanted to do for a long time.

(Saying this He again Angled His Face making Her more scared.)

Khushi: Please.
Arnav: Let it Go. Bacha. Just Let it Go. Trust Me. Trust on Your Arnav. Okay.

(He says in an assuring voice and for a Moment She nodded but as She sees Him bringing His Lips close to Her She freaked out and immediately closed Her Eyes making Her Palms turn into Fists.
While seeing Her like this He smiles as He knows She is Afraid, Entwining Her Right hand, He brings it close to His Lips and drops a Kiss on it making Her Heart to beat wildly. After dropping a Kiss on their Entwined hand He places Her hand on His Left Shoulder. Then Entwining Her Left hand again He drop a Kiss on it then places it on His Right Shoulder. Cupping Her Cheeks.)

Arnav: I know You are afraid of what is about to come but Trust Me. Okay.

(Nodding at Him Nervously with close Eyes and in Next Second She felt Sparks in Her Body and Her Heart started to Beat more wildly. For a Moment She was Numbed not knowing what to do and what not. Should She push Him since this is Wrong but His words Echoed in back of Her Mind to TRUST HIM. So Trusting Him enough She let Him to do. But suddenly She felt Herself Squeezing in His Embrace. She wants to push Him as this New Feeling is not settling with Her. As She was about to push Him that suddenly She felt Him holding Her hands. And heard.)

Arnav: Let Me Kiss You Properly Bacha. I have been waiting for this Moment for so Long. I know this sudden closeness and this sudden feeling is not settling with You. So Let it Go Bacha. And Trust Me Bacha We are not doing wrong if You are feeling in that way.

(And then Once again He places His Lips on Her Lips and starts kissing Her. Sensing She is getting Uncomfortable with this Sudden approach of him He didn't go further but just Pecking Her Lips, then He hugged Her as He knows this sudden closeness & Feeling is not settling with Her and is making Her Body Shiver. So in order to calm Her down He hugs Her. And says.)

Arnav: Do You know why suddenly I came so close to You?
Khushi (Nods in No): No.
Arnav (Smilingly): It's a Promise Kiss.

(Saying it He breaks the Hug and once again Cups Her cheeks.)

Arnav: You are My Life Bacha. And it's a Promise Kiss that from now Onwards I will do as You say. And through this Kiss I want to say that from NOW ONWARDS We will never going to be Separate. From Now onwards We are Girlfriend & Boyfriend and there will be no Distances between Us. (Pause) You are getting it?

(Listening to Him She shook Her Head in NO making Him Chuckle.)

Arnav: Awww My Innocent & Sweet Bacha.

(Saying this He hugs Her.)

Arnav: I Love You so muchhhh…

(Then remembering something He suddenly breaks the Hug and looks at Her Seriously which makes Her Shock & Confuse at same time seeing sudden change in Him.)

Arnav: Do You Love Me? Are You really Serious with Me? Are You really Serious with this Relationship?
Khushi: Why?
Arnav: Just answer Me Khushi. If You really Love Me and is Serious about Us then from now Onwards You would take care of Your Health. Do You know how Worried and Scared I was when I heard about You?

(And then in Breaking Tone.)

Arnav: You are My Life Bacha. If something happens to You I won't be able to take it. Yesterday seeing You in Hospital I felt as if My Life is getting Snatched and I wasn't able to do anything to prevent it. Seeing You in Hospital around Machine & Wires, I felt as if My Heart is badly Wounded by Knifes. Please Bacha take care of Yourself. I can'tttt…

(Saying this He stopped Saying now because of Crying He was Stammering and stopped. Seeing this Condition of Him, She never wanted to see Him breaking like this but seeing Him its Killing Her. She immediately Hugs Him as She is not having any Words to Console Him but to Hug Him.

She hugs Him and He reciprocates if and Hugging Her tightly such that there is no Space between them to let Air pass between them.)

Arnav: Khushhh…
Khushi (Interrupting): I'm fine and I Promise You that from now onwards I will take more Care of My Health.
Arnav: Promise Me.
Khushi: I will Promise You if You Promise Me that You will never leave Me like that as You did and will never Misunderstand Me. And will try to Understand Me. I said THAT because I want to prove Myself WORTHY enough for You so that You can Feel Proud on Me.

(Listening to this Arnav breaks the Hug and looks at Her.)

Arnav: I Promise I will never leave You but then You need to Trust Me that I really mean it when I say that YOU ARE PERFECT FOR ME. If there is something missing in You & then there is something missing in Me too and like this We both will COMPLETE EACH OTHER. Bacha We are Incomplete without each other so does Our Heart and Our Lives. Okay?

(Listening to this She nods and Hugs Him again.)

Khushi: Apko pta hai Mene apko kitna yaad kiya. Kitna Rooyi Aap ki Yaad main aur Aap se baat karne keh liye? Har ek Mumkin koshish ki Aap se Baat karne keh liye lakin Aap ne… (Pause) In Dino main I realize something I can't let You go away from My Life. Mein janti hoon Mere andar kitni kamiyan hain so I will Work on them. Lakin agar Aap Mere saath nahi hoge toh Mere larhne se pehle hi har jahongi. (Pause) Apko pta hai Mujhe Aap se Sharam zaroor ati hai aur Aap jab bhi Mere samne hote ho na toh kuch Bol hi nahi pati. Lakin Arnav please Mujhe kabhi chur kar mat jayega.

[Khushi: Do You know how much I Missed You? How much I Cried remembering You and to talk with You? I tried every Possible ways to Contact You but You… (Pause) In these Days I realize something I can't let You go away from My Life. I know I have so many lackings in Me so I will Work on them. But if You are not going to support Me, Help Me, Guide Me & Be with Me so I would lose the Fight before even starting it. (Pause) You know na I am Shy & got Nervous and whenever You are in front of Me so I'm unable to speak anything. But Arnav please never leave Me and Go.]

(Hearing Her say with Painful Eyes Tears escaped from His Eyes while She says remembering how much Pain She felt at that Time & Hurt when He left Her.

Once again breaking the Hug. He cups Her Face.)

Arnav: You are Right as always. It was My fault for going like that. Kya karta Mein, bht kuch chal raha tha Mere Dimag main. Bht Gussa tha Tum par aur Apne Aap par. Mein nahi chahata tha Mein apna Gussa Tum par nikaloon toh wahan se jana us waqt thek laga.

[Arnav: You are Right as always. It was My fault for going like that. What could I have done, so much was going on in My Mind. I was Angry on You & on Myself. I didn't want to release My Anger on You so going from there felt Right to Me.]

(Unknowingly She clutched His Collar and.)

Khushi: Jitna bhi Gussa aye Aap Mere samne nikal sakhte hain ya Mujh par lakin Mujhe chur kar nahi jayega. Woh 6 Din Mere Liye aise they jaise Mein Marhi hoon. Ek ek Pal Mujhe Eshaas dilata tha keh I lost You and I didn't want that to happen. (Pause) Mein Relationship main isliye nahi ana chahati thi kyuke Mujhe Heartbreaks se dar lagta hai, nahi bardash karsakhti Mein.

[Khushi: How much You feel Anger You can release it in front of Me or on Me but don't leave Me. Those 6 Days I felt as if I was Dying. Each & Every Moment it made Me Realize that I lost You and I didn't want that to happen. (Pause) I never wanted to enter into Relationship because I'm afraid of Heartbreaks, I can't bear it.]

(Hearing Her and seeing Tears coming from Her Eyes, He raises His hands to wipe them.)

Arnav: I Promise I will never let that happen. We are FOREVER. And to be with each other if needed to Fight then I will Fight for You and fight for Us. But in all this You need to Promise Me that like all Couples Even We will have Fights but You won't take this to Your Heart. We will have Fights but We will Solve them too. But You won't take Our Fights to Your Heart, Promise Me.
Khushi: I Promise.

(And then both Hugs each other again. And.)

Khushi: I Love You very much.

(Hearing Her Confession He smiles and thinks that Their Fight and His Ignorance has really made Her to Open up.)

Arnav: I'm Glad My Ignorance & Fight really made You to Open up or else You only know how to create Distance between Us.

(Though He says it Teasingly but OPPS Khushi took it to Her Heart and Once again Her Eyes filled with Tears. Sensing it.)

Arnav: How much in Future You Piss Me off so at that Time also I will not Ignore You. What might come I will not Ignore You if You are Fearing for that. (Pause) I Love You 2 very much for Infinity.

(Hearing Him Say this Smile appears on Khushi's Lips thinking how much He knows Her and Understands Her even without voicing it out. Then.)

Khushi: Umm Arnav if You want to tell anyone about Us You can tell, I won't stop You.

(Hearing Her saying this His Eyes got wide in astonishment and realizes His Ignorance & Fight has created really a Huge Impact on Her.

Hugging Her tight.)

Arnav: I would but not Now. First both of Us Enjoy this Phase of Our Life. Then when I feel Right Time comes I will think about it but for now let's just focus on Us and Our Relationship. Okay.

(Listening to Him, She nodded. And then Knock interrupted them. Answering it He asked the Person who is, can come inside but only after seeing His Khushi is okay.
Then both of them sees a Doctor coming inside with the Nurse, the same Nurse who sometime back has seen Arnav's Anger & even Experienced it. Then standing up to greet Dr who nodded. Taking out Stethoscope from His Lab Coat pocket to check Her Breathing Sounds & Heart Sounds. Then ask Khushi how She is feeling. Hearing Her Positive Answer from Her He smiles then writes a Note on File and says something to the Nurse. Then turns to Arnav.)

Doctor: Hello I'm Dr. Vansh Dobriyal, attending Doctor of Baby Khushi Saniyal.
Arnav: Hello Doctor. Can You please tell Me, is My Khushi's Health fine?
Dr: Oh yes, She is fine. Her all Tests came Negative. She is suffering from Viral Fever. And She is Weak so Rest & Healthy Diet is enough with Her 5 Days Medication Course. That's it. I will discharge Her.
Arnav: Thank You Dr.
Dr: Good Day.

(Replying the same to Dr and then Arnav remembers something and asks from Dr that what should be given to Her to which Dr replies EVERYTHING but not Spicy these Days and He nodded then took a Leave from there.

After Dr leaves, Arnav looks at Her and Smiles at Her and She reciprocates it too. And then both heard Karan & Gauri's voices. Taking back steps He let them come forward to Her. Seeing His Maasi Crying and Sweetly Scolding Her, makes Him Smile while Karan ruffles His hair and raises His Eye-brow which Arnav clearly understands but as usual ignoring it He says what Dr told Him.)

Arnav: And since She is fine so Dr is giving Her discharge.
Karan: That's Good.

(After that Karan sits beside Khushi asking How is She? While Arnav's Phone rings, seeing Manik's Call, He excused Himself and walked out. Seeing the Perfect Opportunity to talk with Arnav She too walks out letting Father-Daughter to have Conversation.)

Outside of Private Room
Before Boarding the Plane as Fantastic Rs sensed Their Best Friend needed them so They called Him then knowing about Khushi They felt Worried for Her but nevertheless They told SHE WILL BE ALRIGHT.

And now seeing Manik's Call He realized maybe They told Manik also when He clearly refused them but at last. Sliding the Call and says directly without beating the bush.

Arnav: She is absolutely Fine and also going to be Discharged in sometime.

(On other hand Manik Smiles that how Well He knows Him not even Him but the entire Fantastic Rs knows about each other clearly.)

Manik: I'm Glad to hear this. When I received Hi (Nickname of Abhay) Message about Khushi being Hospitalized and You are going to Delhi in Emergency so I was Scared for You Buddy even Nandini too.
Arnav: You told Nandini too?
Manik: Well technically I haven't Nav (Nickname of Arnav). She was with Me when I heard the Audio Message of Hi (Nickname of Abhay). And after that I got Called You.

(And then Arnav heard Nandini's Voice in the background then heard.)

Manik: Nav (Nickname of Arnav) Nandini wants to talk You.
Arnav: Okay. Give Her Phone.

(After that Manik passed Phone to Nandini who started Questioning Arnav about Khushi that how is She, what happened, when it happened and what caused it. And at last when She is getting discharged. Hearing plenty of Questions He smiles and answers.)

Arnav: She is absolutely fine. It's a Viral Fever thankfully. And Yes She is getting discharged in sometime. (Pause) Anyways You tell how both of You are and how Vacations are going? How is Switzerland? Is Temperature over there is Less? And tell Me if that Idiot is irritating You, tell Me? When I will come back I will deal with Him in My Own way or better You deal with Him Own like giving "Nandini Wilson's Powerful Punch". Don't worry I have Your Back.

(Listening this Nandini laughs loudly while Manik starts Cursing Arnav since the Phone is on Loudspeaker which again makes Nandini laugh more loudly and Arnav too Laughs. Then answered His all Questions. After that Arnav heard.)

Gauri: Arnavvv…

(Hearing Her voice, Arnav turns around to see His Maasi standing there. Then cutting the Call making an Excuse. Then walks to Gauri.)

Gauri: Arnav I wanted to talk about Yesterday. I didn't mean all that. It was just ummm My…

(Listening to this, Arnav Sighed. Then taking Her Hand Her made Her sit on Bench while He himself kneeled on Floor in front of Her.)

Arnav: I know Maasi what You wanted to say. At first I was really Hurt but when I think with Cool & Relax Mind I understand the hidden & deeper Meaning behind Your words that What You wanted to say and what You said (Pause). I know You are worried about Khushi knowing how Sensitive She is. You don't want to see Her Hurt in anyway. Right?
Gauri: Yes. She is extremely Sensitive. And knowing Her nature I always keep worrying about Her. Arnav choti si choti Cheez uske Dill ko lag jati chahahe woh koi khushi ho ya udaasi ho. Agar kuch bhi bura hua toh samjne lagti hai yeh sab uski wajase hua hai. Uska khud par Confidence hi nahi hai jiski wajase woh Har Rishte kya khud par bhi Sawal karne karne lagti hai. Koi Baat agar usko buri lag jaye toh woh btayegi nahi bas andar andar us Baat ko sochti rahegi aur apna bura haal karlegi. She is really Sensitive and Delicate from Her Heart. Uske barema soch kar woh sab keh gayi.

[Gauri: Arnav slightest of thing touches Her Heart whether its Happiness or Sorrows. If something Bad happens then She started Accusing Herself that it happened all because of Her, She is the Root cause of it. She doesn't have any Confidence in Herself for which leaves all Relations, She started Questioning Herself. If anything Hurts Her so She wouldn't tell anything but keep thinking about Her resulting in getting Sick. She is really Sensitive and Delicate from Her Heart. Thinking about Her, I told all that.]

(Though He is Aware but listening to it from His Maasi about His Love, His Eyes became Watery. Then holding Gauri's both Hands and Dropping Kiss on them.)

Arnav: Be Assured Maasi I will not let any Hurt or Pain touch My Khushi. I will Protect Her with My Life. I will never leave Her hand in the middle. I will always take care of Her. And for Her if I have to Fight with the Entire World then I would too. She will have Tears in Her Eyes but only Happy Tears. Be assured Maasi I will always Love Her and be there with Her. And about Her I know everything that's why I'm taking Baby steps in this Relationship. (Pause) Maasi I want Your Blessings and You don't need to feel Difficulty about Yesterday. I understand it.

(Hearing Him say this, Gauri's Eyes filled with Tears. Cupping His Cheeks She kissed His Forhead and Blessed Him.)

Gauri: I Trust You Arnav. And with Khushi's Happiness I want Yours also. I have just seen sometime back after Doctor left the Room how both of You were Smiling at each other. And at that Time I realized what Karan told Me was Right that Khushi do changes in Your Presence and She started to Smile from Heart. Both of Your Happiness resides in each other.
Arnav: Yes Maasi.
Gauri: But Arnav, have You ever thought how you would talk to Ratna Di?

(Arnav didn't fail to notice that how She mentioned His so-called Mom. Lying His Head on Her Lap and Gauri caressing His hairs.)

Arnav: I don't know Maasi. It was Easy to Reveal about My Feelings to You and to Uncle but when it comes to HER I don't know, knowing what sort of Mind-set She has.
Gauri: Arnavvv. How many Times I have said You She is Your Mother and You have no Right to say about Her like this. She is Your Mother.
Arnav (Sarcastically): Yeah same Mother who believed on Someone and threw Her Son out just because She believed in Someone else not on Her Parenting. Someone said I'm not Her Own Son but Product of Her Husband Infidelity. Since both Babies were born at same time, so She believed Babies were exchanged and I was exchanged with Her Baby who was Still-born. And when D.N.A Test proves I'm Her Own Son not Product of Infidelity so at first She didn't said anything but then instead of Apologizing or Regretting She literally Ordered Me to come back and told She shouldn't have done it as She is doing a Favour on Me.

(Then raising His Teary Eyes at Gauri, He continues.)

Arnav: Maasi for fulfilling My Needs I needed to beg, work like a Slave and what not but still for Once I didn't hold Her Responsible. And then call it Destiny or Fate My Siblings came to live in Toronto. We started meeting each other Secretly since She did & will not Like Meeting us. And when She got to know She kicked Me out and started screaming, gathering all People who later Beat Me very badly thinking if I was snatching or something Bad I was going to do to My Own Siblings. She even got Me almost Rusticated from My School by lieing to the Principal but then thankfully checking My Grades Principal hasn't Rusticated Me or else She planned efficiently. (Pause) This is not 20% of Total how She treated Me. (Pause) Maasi She made Me to Loathe Mother word thats why I never was able to say MAA to You. (Pause) After Years of Tortures from Her I had Enough and She Drove Me to that Point to Prove My Own Identity so I had a Blood Test. Having the D.N.A Test I showed Her. (Pause) Maasi She is justtt… She made Me lose Myself. She made Me Question Myself. If You, Uncle, Fantastic Rs and Khushi wasn't there then I won't be breathing in front of You as I would have Committed Suicide to end all this Tortures.

(Again placing His Head on Her Lap and continues.)

Arnav: I never wanted to see Her Face as just by looking at Her Face I will remember what sort of Mother She has been to Me and for that I never wanted to attend Akash's Wedding when Anji told Me. To meet Uncle and Khushi I went to Mumbai but when Anji told Me Yesterday about Khushi so I wasn't able to stop Myself. (Pause) Maasi I'm Scared talking to Her what if due to Her Demanding, Manipulative & Controlling Nature She said anything to Khushi though Khushi will pretend She is okay but internally… I won't be able to see My Khushi in Pain because of Her and then I will NEVER stop which again will hurt Khushi. She doesn't know in Details about My History that how much I had to suffer because of HER (Ratna) and whatever She knows after that She wants to Amend My Relation with HER (Ratna). Emotionally blackmailing Me, She forced Me to Call Her Greet Her and Wish Her on Specific Occasions like Birthdays, Festivals and so on.

(Then raising His Head He looks at His Maasi's Teary Eyes He wipes Her Tears and says He is fine. And then.)

Arnav: Maasi if I failed in making Her Accept Khushi then also will You Bless Me and give Me Your Gudiya's hand in My Hand? I Promise I will try My Best to make Her Accept Khushi if I had to Gulp Bitter sip everytime but if I couldn't then Forgive Me Maasi. Or if You don't want to Forgive Me then don't but please don't take My Khushi away from Me. She is all My Happiness and My World.

(Hearing Him or rather hearing a Request in His Voice, Gauri immediately took Him in a Hug and both Cries.

Unaware that Some one has listened to their Entire Conversation. They were extremely shocked seeing their Dear Arnav breaking like this. They never knew behind A.S.R's Strong Facade there lies a Shattered Kid. Hearing Gauri-Arnav's Entire Conversation They also Sobbed and they were none other than Abhi, Anjali & Naina who came to Hospital to see Khushi after making Excuse. But coming here, they never knew They would hear this.
Anjali felt Ashamed of listening about Mother's Deeds. Naina was in Shock that being Sweet Lady there lies a Manipulative Lady. While Abhi was Disgusted listening to His Sister's Deeds and realized why Gauri & Arnav both are close to each other, why Nowadays Gauri always put up a Fight with Ratna and lastly why both Sisters aren't in talking Terms. But in all this Abhi felt Happy for One thing hearing how True Arnav's Love is for Khushi that for Her He can go to any Extends.

Then Abhi says to both Anjali & Naina.)

Abhi: Don't React. Pretend as if We haven't heard anything or Arnav will feel Awkward.

(Nodding at Him. Then Trio composes themselves and walks towards them and pretends as if They haven't heard anything.

While away from them Trio, Arnav & Gauri are unaware of their Presence. Gauri wipes Her Tears then tries to break the Hug but He didn't let Her to do so forcefully Gauri breaks the Hug. First Wiping His Tears then Cupping His Cheeks.)

Gauri: Arnav if You always remember Your Past then You will never forget it. Aur ab toh Khushi bhi hai Tumare saath. Uske liye Tumhe Strong bana parhega (Now Teasingly) Aur Mere liye bhi kyuke Mein do Emotional Bachoon ko nahi sambhal sakhti.

[Gauri: Arnav if You always remember Your Past then You will never able to forget it. And now You have Khushi beside You. For Her You have to be Strong. (Now Teasingly) Even for Me also because I can't take Care of 2 Immature Emotional Kids.]

(Hearing Her, a small Smile appears on His Lips. Then Seriously Gauri continues.)

Gauri: Jokes apart Arnav. You need to forget Your Past if You want Your Future to be filled with Happiness.
Arnav: It's difficult Maasi.
Gauri: I know Meri Jaan is hard and difficult but not Impossible. And when We are with You, YOUR Khushi is with You and Your Fantastic Rs so all will be Good. If Sad & Bad Memories of Past hurts You so much then don't remember them. Replaces them with Good Memories like Your Memories with Us, Memories with Your Fantastic Rs and Memories with Your Siblings. Whennn…

(Gauri was saying that suddenly She got interrupted as She heard Abhi's Voice.)

Abhi: What's happening here?

(3 Words of Abhi alerted Gauri and Arnav. They immediately composed themselves then seeing not only Abhi but Anjali & Naina too. Anjali after what She heard or Witnessed that She got Emotional and not able to stop Herself, She ran and Hugs Arnav making Gauri & Arnav immediately Conscious that WHETHER THEY HEARD but.)

Anjali: Arnav Bhaiya I missed You a lot.

(Abhi & Naina insteadly breath in relief that They were holding seeing Anjali hugging Him. And Her words also made Gauri & Arnav relieved that THEY HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING. So Arnav hugs Her back.)

Arnav: I missed You too My CHOTII.

(Hearing CHOTII, Anjali in Hug pouted at the mention of Nickname while all Chuckles knowing Anjali is not so much Fond of "Chotii". Then breaking the Hug, Naina greeted Arnav too. Being their Elder Cousin and knowing how much His Khushi is closed & important to Anjali & Naina and They to Her so He Lovingly He side-hugs Naina then asking HOW SHE IS which She replies Smilingly.

While Arnav is talking with Anjali & Naina or more like Anjali is talking with Arnav asking all about How is He, His Latest Music Recordings, about Him and about Fantastic Rs while Naina is Smiling listening to Sibling Talks.

As Youngsters are talking to each other Abhi talks with Gauri.)

Abhi: Di, Vansh told Me Khushi is fine but caught a Viral Fever. And Her Blood Count is extremely Low and We needs to work on that.
Gauri: Hmm. Dr told She is Weak right now so Rest, correct Medications and Healthy Diet will improve. (Pause) Did Dr tell You when We are talking Khushi to Home? And what Excuse You made at Home?
Abhi: Di He told Me when We can take Her home after Her Current Drip gets over and about Excuse well that leave it up to Me and Yes no one will Question You since I make believing Excuse.

(Listening to this Gauri shooks Her head Smiling. Then both Gauri & Abhi walked inside in Room. Soon Youngsters follow them inside.)

In Private Room
When Gauri & Arnav were talking outside, both Father-Daughter Duo had an amazing Time. Soon Karan & Khushi saw everyone which made Her Surprise. Immediately She greeted Abhi, Anjali & Naina. Then heard.

Abhi (Jokingly): I never knew Karan Bhai, Our Khushi doesn't like Functions that's why She made an Excuse for not attending it.

(Hearing it all Smiles a little but OPPS instead if Smiling Khushi got embarrassed and got Upset which made everyone stop Smiling. Then.)

Abhi: I'm sorry Bache. I was joking. But seriously You scared everyone.
Khushi (Lowering Her Eyes): I'm Sorry it was not My Intention.

(Seeing Her Innocence all Smiles. Then.)

Abhi (Smilingly): That's Alright Kiddo. It happens. Change of Weather, Atmosphere, Place and Routine, it happens. Don't feel Guilty. Okay?

(She nodded slightly then Abhi started talking with Gauri & Karan and both made Abhi to spill the Beans that how He tackled everyone and what excuse He made. While Anjali & Naina are sitting beside Khushi and Arnav stands near to Khushi. Hiding His hand under the Hospital Sheet He grabs Khushi's Hand and intertwines their hands making Khushi shock. She raises Her Eyes at Arnav as in Questioning Him who Winks at Her making Her Eyes widened and She blushes at His sudden Naughty Acts. Then looks at their Intertwined hands to hide them before anyone sees it and starts Questioning them but Arnav has done the Work pretty Well akka hiding their Intertwined hands under the Hospital Sheet.

If Anjali & Naina noticed something like Arnav Winking at Khushi and Khushi in reply Widening Her Eyes & Blushing, so They pretend as if They haven't noticed but deep inside both of them are Smiling seeing a Change in them. Well seeing BLUSHING KHUSHI itself is a big change. While earlier they have seen Emotional & Broken Arnav but now seeing a little Naughty Act of Arnav meaning WINKING, They are Happy as both Arnav & Khushi changes in each other's Presence.

Then Anjali who is sitting Right to Khushi stands up and walks to Naina giving indirect Message to Arnav to sit who was standing near to Anjali. Understanding it and Mouthed THANK YOU to Anjali who widens Her Eyes as He understood it but then blinks Her Eyes as in saying WELCOME.
Arnav sits on the Stool on which Anjali was sitting earlier. Now He is more close to Khushi and immediately TIGHTENS the Grip of their Entwined hands making Her Blush more.

Soon Drip was over, everyone except Gauri & Khushi walk out giving their Privacy as Khushi needs to Change into New pair of Dress.)

MEANWHILE
In Malick's Mansion
All thanks to Abhi's Excuse no one has the Idea about Khushi being Hospitalized.

All got Ready for TONIGHT's CEREMONY as since Today is Friday, a very Good Day to Sign NIKKAH NAMA. So Today's Evening Bride & Groom are going to Sign and will be BONDed into a Purest Relationship called HUSBAND & WIFE.

At first Molwi Sahab with Groom's Family (Females) will go to Bride's Home where Bride will Sign. From there Molwi Sahab taking the same Nikkah Nama Document with Bride's Family (Males) will go to Masjid where Groom's Family (Males) will be waiting for them.

Now after some Time, Bride & Groom both have signed their Nikkah Nama and later Dua everyone hugged them Congratulating them. Soon all the Males come to Malick's Mansion to Bless New Couple akka New Husband & Wife (Akash & Jiya Malick now Jiya Akash Mehra).

In Mehra Mansion
As everyone has gone to Malick Mansion, Abhi, Gauri, Karan, Khushi, Arnav, Anjali & Naina came to Home. Quickly everyone got Ready to go to Malick Mansion as everyone are waiting for them.

In Naina's Room
Naina & Anjali got Ready in Less Time with their Attires, Jewelleries & Make up like They are already expert in it. Meanwhile Gauri helped Khushi in doing Make up for Her since Khushi was never keen on doing Makeup so She doesn't know how to apply Make up. At first Anjali volunteered to do Khushi's makeup but Gauri denied because She wanted Kids to get Ready first so while Gauri is helping Khushi with Makeup, Anjali & Naina got Ready.

Now, coming to Naina's Room which She found it Empty. Walking towards the Ward-Robe, She was about to take out Her Dress that suddenly She heard a Knock. Thinking Anjali or Naina might have forgotten something so She answered in Yes.

But then heard Voice, instantly She turns seeing Him dressed in Black Suit.

She shook Her Head as Arnav Singh Raichand had never Wore & will never Wore Function Attires. Though the Suit looks quite Stylish but still. She was hoping to see Him in Traditional Wear but to whom She is kidding Arnav Singh Raichand had never worn it and She doubt that He will ever Wear it.

Seeing Her lost, He comes forward close to Her after closing the Door and speaks.

Arnav: Though You are not Completely Ready but still You are looking BEAUTIFUL in this Makeup of Yours.

(Hearing Him say this She was out of Her thinking Mode but before She could reply Thank You, in next Moment She sees Him again coming close to Her making Her immediately close Her Eyes and stiffens Her Body making Him Chuckle. Soon He drop Kiss on Her Cheek which made Her open Her Eyes as She thought He would again Kiss on Her Lips like He has done in Hospital. But His next Words made Her Blush.)

Arnav: I really wanted to Kiss You on Your Lips and knowing Kiss would Ruin Your Lipstick so I refrained Myself. But You are looking too Beautiful so I can't resist Myself from Kissing You so I kiss on Your Cheek.

(And next She Blushes and hides Her Face with Her Palms. Chuckling at His Innocent & Blushing Bacha He Embraces Her. And thought it's ENOUGH for Her for Today. So while in Hug.)

Arnav: I have bought somethings for You while Shopping. Will You WEAR this? I want to see You in this. Will You?

(Hearing this She instantly breaks the Hug and looks at Him who now forward the Big Packet. Before She could ask Him, She heard Him saying in a Sad tone.)

Arnav: Don't worry there is nothing inappropriate in it if You want to question that.

(Hearing Him She Smiles. Then.)

Khushi: I Trust You enough to let You come close to Me. Some days back I was scared to even talk to You on Phone and see now We are Close that I thought We would never be considering how Weak and Nervous I get in Your Presence but… I don't know how much changed I have been. Maybe My Trust on You & My Love for You grew more and Changed Me. When I trust You enough to let You come close to Me so these Small Things won't even Matter. (Pause) I Trust You so I wasn't Questioning that. But I want to Question You which Type of Colour it has and will it Matches with My Makeup because I really don't know how to do Makeup.

(Hearing Her Answer He was all Aww on Her. Smilingly He pulls Her Cheek enough not to make Her Hiss a little bit. Then He shrugs His Shoulders as if Indicating He won't tell.)

Arnav: Well for that You have to Check.
Khushi: So You won't tell.
Arnav: Nopppe.

(Popping "P" from Nope. And Smilingly He walks out. While Khushi pouts at His Disappearing Figure. Then opens the Big Packet. Seeing the Dress, Her Eyes widen in Astonishment as the Dress is simply Stunning, A BLUSH PINK GOWN.

[Description:-
A beautiful blush pink gown with heavily embellished bodice in pearls, beads and sequins on the front and back. The gown has an irregular pearl spray, highlighting the outfit.]

[Ignore Earrings.]

Then taking out several more Packets, actually several Small Packets from Big Packet. Opening them She finds Small little little boxes. Opening boxes She finds 4 beautiful, mesmerizing, Elegant, Decent yet Stylish Watches. And Silver Shining complete Jewellery, complete Necklace with Earrings, Bracelet, Ring, Separate Necklace and Pair of Silver Earrings with Light Pink Gemstone embedded in it.

Wrist Watches:-

[Most Expensive & Exclusive Luxury Diamond Wristwatches of different Top class Brands.]

Jewelleries:-

[Most Expensive & Exclusive recently launched Diamond Accessories.]

At the same Time Her Mobile vibrated alerting it. Quickly Unlocking Her Phone, She finds a Message from Arnav. Opening it.

"I Loved all Wrist watches for Your Dress so I bought all. So wear any Wrist Watch which You like. And yeah I Loves One Jewellery Set a lot which is absolutely matching with Your Dress so I bought that. With that separate Earrings & Necklace, Bracelet and Ring. So I bought everything which I loved the Most for You. Hope You also like them if not Love them. Fingers crossed."

"About Footwear well I don't know Your Size and You like Flats or Heels so I didn't buy it. Sorry."

"And yeah DON'T YOU DARE IT TO RETURN BACK TO ME. I have bought it for You so don't return back saying "I can't it as They might be Expensive." So My answer will be nothing is Expensive for Me and Buying anything for You so absolutely NOT. I'm saying again don't return it back to Me, I won't accept it but will throw it and You will make Me Angry & Hurt by not Accepting it. Okay."

(Reading His Messages, Her Eyes filled with Tears and Heart swelled with Happiness. She was about to send a Reply that in the middle She stopped as it would be too Simple. He has done so much for Her so a Reply would be too Simple. In reply to His Loving Gesture She should do something which makes Him Smile and make Him Feel Loved as His Gesture made Her Feel.

Seeing the Dress and Jewelleries, Her Eyes filled with Tears that how much He Loves Her and takes Care of Her. Though Dress and Accessories weren't even needed but still He bought it for Her. His Love for Her is LIMITLESS. Caressing the Dress & Accessories then changed Herself into it after Locking the Door.

Chapter Ends

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